The life and career of Argentine soccer hero Diego Maradona in the home of soccer.

 Diego Armando Maradona was a legendary Argentine soccer player widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time. Maradona was born on October 30, 1960, in Lanus, Buenos Aires, Argentina. From a young age, he showed incredible talent and passion for the game of soccer, which would lead him to become a global superstar. Early Life and Career Maradona grew up in a poor neighborhood in Buenos Aires and began playing soccer at a young age. He quickly caught the attention of scouts and was signed by Argentinos Juniors at the age of 15. Maradona made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors in 1976 and quickly became a standout player. Maradona's Career in Argentina His Club Teams Maradona's impressive performances for Argentinos Juniors caught the attention of Boca Juniors, one of the biggest clubs in Argentina. He played for Boca Juniors for one season before being signed by Barcelona in 1982. National Team Career Maradona also had a successful national team career, represen...